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Does your post’s gambling donate to American Legion causes?

The American Legion needs to put The American Legion first.

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Redistricting Committee receives additional time

BLOOMINGTON — The Appreciation Rally on Saturday, March 14, raised $5,515 for Department Commander Linda Dvorak’s Project, bringing her fundraising total to $116,338.

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Avoid mixing Legion attire and political caucuses

Attending a political caucus is an important civic responsibility. It is a place where citizens gather as individuals to discuss issues, select candidates and shape the direction of their communities.

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Albert Lea Post 56 hosts PTSD experts

They spoke to Albert Lea Post 56 members in January about what living with PTSD is like.

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Registration is open for Legionville summer camp

The registration fee for campers is $550. Fees typically are paid by parents or a sponsor, such as the Legion post, a service club, schools or other organization.

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Golden Valley Post 523 donates to the Legionnaire

Chester Bird Post 523 Commander Craig Hartman, left, presents a $5,000 donation to Legionnaire Editor Tim Engstrom at the post’s January meeting.

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Hear National Commander Dan Wiley speak during tour of Minnesota

ST. PAUL — This year, the National Commander’s Tour of Minnesota takes place April 19-23. The tour is open to Legion Family members, their supporters and the general public.

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Commander Dvorak reaches goal for her fundraising project

She made a giant leap since the Dec. 18 reading of the thermometer, climbing $26,601.

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So how do posts access dollars from Fund 85?

With January already almost over, and more requests through the posts coming in, this article will touch on what is needed from the posts before a funding request gets to me.

Spanier wins award for hiring veterans

ST. CLOUD — The Department of Minnesota Employment Committee has selected Spanier Bus Service of St. Cloud to receive the honor of the Employer of Veterans Award.

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Who will your post send to Minnesota Boys State?

As February dawns, literature for this year’s Boys State has arrived at American Legion posts.

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Anoka, Forest Lake posts win state shooting titles

FOREST LAKE — Meet 16-year-old Chloe Parmeter. She is from North Branch and is a participant in American Legion Junior Shooting Sports in the precision class with the Forest Lake Post 225 team.